Word
familiarize
Phoneticsfa·mil·iar·ize, stress on the second syllable
/fəˈmɪɫjɝˌaɪz/
UK spelling · familiarise
Definition
v. to make someone know about something or get used to it. You use this when you want to help someone learn the basics of a new subject or place.
v. to make someone acquainted with or conversant in a subject, place, or person. Transitive — requires a direct object, typically followed by the preposition 'with'.
Examples
“I need to familiarize myself with the new software.”
“The tour guide spent the first hour helping the guests familiarize themselves with the layout of the museum.”
“Before the trial began, the defense attorney worked to familiarize the jury with the technical evidence they would encounter throughout the proceedings.”
Examples
simple
“I need to familiarize myself with the new software.”
contextual
“The tour guide spent the first hour helping the guests familiarize themselves with the layout of the museum.”
complex
“Before the trial began, the defense attorney worked to familiarize the jury with the technical evidence they would encounter throughout the proceedings.”
Real-World Examples
“Before we get into all the pension details and answering the question, however, you need to familiarise yourself with the word cotizar .” “The average UK surgeon performs about 10 to 20 of these operations a year, relying on scans done before surgery to familiarise themselves with the patient's anatomy.” Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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